Public financing
In lieu of the fact that two candidates in the Democratic primaries opted out of the public financing, is this still something the DNC is in favor of backing. In 2000, Al Gore was vastly outspent by the Bush campaign. This year the Democrats were nearly equal in fundraising. What does this mean for support for public financing of public national elections?
Newsweek reported in last week's issue that the Kerry campaign seriously considered opting out of federal funding in the general election. Is this a good omen for reform or are we inviting in more big money and less grassroots responsibility.
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